Monday, May 27, 2013
we got mad skilz, NOW LET'S FIX THE SIMPLE THINGS LIKE SIMPLE PASSING!
Kentucky State Cup Semi-Finals!
1. Congrats on moving on to the semi-finals of the Kentucky State Cup! If you knew the amount of people that asked me "why I put us in that tournament instead of the Presidents Cup"? Well, I think they know why now---cause you girls are totally awesome! Also, remember the "points" we will get because we have made it to the State Cup Semi-finals when it comes to rankings--which can help allow us to get in higher seeded divisions/showcase tournaments in the future---great job!
2. Thanks for the gift card--so unnecessary, but so appreciated! That is totally my favorite store!
3. Parents, thanks for all the organization--you all made it so fun for the girls and everyone.
4. Girls, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE really take seriously what coach Eric said about touching the ball a LOT from today until State Cup. Don't wait. Left foot passing off the wall. 1000 passes a day. It can be done in 30 minutes. I know you might think, "what can one week do". Trust me, it can practically make your touch 2x better if you really concentrate hard on it this week with at least 1000 a day. And those really struggling with your left foot, it can improve it drastically. If EACH of you do not take this to heart, you are really lowing our chances next week. We've got to improve this--Do it, seriously. Parents, if you are ever going to push your girl, please do it this one week. Clear their schedule for the1/2 hour, and find them a wall to pass off of, or 1 and 2 touch left foot passing with them.
5. We play Javanon next week. Ranked #1 in the State. I haven't checked their national rankings, but they usually are a top 10 to a top 25 in the country. I say, BRING IT ON!
6. Girls, we were finishing this weekend! If we were able to find time to watch film, you would see that every time we quickly switched fields, it put us in scoring opportunities. I am not sure what it is going to take for that to sink in. The miserable first half yesterday and the miserable game this morning had maybe a total of 3 field switches, versus the first game and the second half yesterday that had 10-15 field switches. Any team, no matter their skill, will dominate us if we continue to play the ball back into pressure. This will be a huge focus at practice. Until then, go read #4 again. And decided for yourself how bad you want this...!
You should all feel proud. 2-0-1 this weekend was good enough to advance! 4 teams in the state left. Who's gonna be number 1??
Coach Brian
And P.S. Congrats Kylie on winning the UEFA Champions Pool! The Jersey Store states it will take 7-10 days shipping, but it's on its way!
2. Thanks for the gift card--so unnecessary, but so appreciated! That is totally my favorite store!
3. Parents, thanks for all the organization--you all made it so fun for the girls and everyone.
4. Girls, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE really take seriously what coach Eric said about touching the ball a LOT from today until State Cup. Don't wait. Left foot passing off the wall. 1000 passes a day. It can be done in 30 minutes. I know you might think, "what can one week do". Trust me, it can practically make your touch 2x better if you really concentrate hard on it this week with at least 1000 a day. And those really struggling with your left foot, it can improve it drastically. If EACH of you do not take this to heart, you are really lowing our chances next week. We've got to improve this--Do it, seriously. Parents, if you are ever going to push your girl, please do it this one week. Clear their schedule for the1/2 hour, and find them a wall to pass off of, or 1 and 2 touch left foot passing with them.
5. We play Javanon next week. Ranked #1 in the State. I haven't checked their national rankings, but they usually are a top 10 to a top 25 in the country. I say, BRING IT ON!
6. Girls, we were finishing this weekend! If we were able to find time to watch film, you would see that every time we quickly switched fields, it put us in scoring opportunities. I am not sure what it is going to take for that to sink in. The miserable first half yesterday and the miserable game this morning had maybe a total of 3 field switches, versus the first game and the second half yesterday that had 10-15 field switches. Any team, no matter their skill, will dominate us if we continue to play the ball back into pressure. This will be a huge focus at practice. Until then, go read #4 again. And decided for yourself how bad you want this...!
You should all feel proud. 2-0-1 this weekend was good enough to advance! 4 teams in the state left. Who's gonna be number 1??
Coach Brian
And P.S. Congrats Kylie on winning the UEFA Champions Pool! The Jersey Store states it will take 7-10 days shipping, but it's on its way!
Parents,
Next weekend schedule:
Type
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Game
ID
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Date
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Time
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Home
Team
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Score
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Away
Team
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Score
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Field
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Type
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SEMI
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92397
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6/1/2013
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10:00 am
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A1: LFC 00 White
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LL 4
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||||
SEMI
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92398
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6/1/2013
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10:00 am
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B3: KSA Wiefering
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LL 3
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FINAL
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92399
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6/2/2013
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8:20 am
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Winner Semi 1
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Winner Semi 2
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LL 4
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We will be home team for the first game so wear white bring
red.
Hotel information:
I reserved 15 rooms in my name, Gerard Jenkins, at the
Hampton Inn under confirmation# 84183719. The rooms are reserved for both Friday and Saturday night with the understanding that we can cancel Saturday Night if we don't advance after playing Saturday Morning's game.
Hampton Inn
Bowling Green
Bowling Green KY 42104
270-842-4100
Please call the hotel and have the room transferred to your
name so my CC does not get charged for the rooms. I also know several may want
to use points so set that up on your own. Any rooms not claimed by Wednesday
night will be cancelled. All of the rooms are double nonsmoking rooms. Please
confirm with me once you have a room in your name so I can keep a list.
Thanks,
Coach Gary
Great Weekend Girls,
We were able to come out on top of some good teams, especially yesterday's win. We need to get ready for an even tougher weekend next weekend. Continue to work like the champions you are on your own.
Try to work 30 minutes a day on, juggling, S4 to build your confidence and composure on the ball, and work with a wall at your house doing left foot passing trapping and one touch passing.
Also tell thank your parents, they you all have great one. They took great care of you and your team mates
this weekend, washing uniforms, making really cool T's and ensuring you were well fed.. It was a lot of fun, we get to do it as long as we win so let's come back and win next weekend.
Coach Eric,
We were able to come out on top of some good teams, especially yesterday's win. We need to get ready for an even tougher weekend next weekend. Continue to work like the champions you are on your own.
Try to work 30 minutes a day on, juggling, S4 to build your confidence and composure on the ball, and work with a wall at your house doing left foot passing trapping and one touch passing.
Also tell thank your parents, they you all have great one. They took great care of you and your team mates
this weekend, washing uniforms, making really cool T's and ensuring you were well fed.. It was a lot of fun, we get to do it as long as we win so let's come back and win next weekend.
Coach Eric,
Friday, May 24, 2013
State Cup Weekend
Just to keep everyone posted on a couple of things:
1.
Game Times
A.
Wear Red on Saturday and Sunday, Wear White on
MondayB. Be at the field by 3:00 on Saturday ready to warm up.
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Type
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Game ID
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Date
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Time
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Div
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Home Team
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Score
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Div
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Away Team
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Score
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Field
|
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PRELIM
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92380
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5/25/2013
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4:00
pm
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B2
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Frankfort
Fury 00
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B3
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KSA
Wiefering
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ESP
7
|
||
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PRELIM
|
92385
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5/26/2013
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4:00
pm
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B1
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Nelson
CO SC Asteria
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B3
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KSA
Wiefering
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ESP
7
|
||
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PRELIM
|
92390
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5/27/2013
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8:00
am
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B3
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KSA
Wiefering
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B4
|
FC
Kentucky White
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ESP
1
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2.
Field Directions and address:
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Driving directions to 1401 W Park Rd,
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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Florence Mall
2028 Florence Mall
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 371-1231
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1. Head north on Action Blvd
toward Burlington Pike
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0.3 mi
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2. Turn right onto Burlington Pike
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0.1 mi
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3. Turn right to merge onto I-71 S/I-75 S
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8.5 mi
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4. Keep right to continue on I-71 S,
follow signs for Louisville
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71.5 mi
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5. Take exit 5 on the left for I-264/Watterson
Expy
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0.4 mi
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6. Merge onto I-264 W
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10.0 mi
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7. Take exit 12 to merge onto I-65 S
toward Nashville
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40.1 mi
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8. Take exit 91 for US-31W N/KY-61 N
toward Paducah/Elizabethtown
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0.4 mi
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9. Follow signs for Owensboro/Paducah/Western
Kentucky Pkwy and merge onto KY-9001 W
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0.4 mi
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10. Take exit 136 on the left to merge
onto US-31W Bypass N/Elizabethtown Bypass toward Ft Knox/Patton
Museum/US-62 Truck W
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1.2 mi
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11. Turn left onto College St
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0.1 mi
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12. Continue onto College Street Rd
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0.8 mi
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13. Turn right onto West Park Road
Destination will be on
the left
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0.8 mi
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1401 W Park Rd
Elizabethtown, KY
42701
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3.
Hotel Information:
a.
We have 14 confirmed for Saturday and Sunday
Night
b.
KY Wiefering U13G GJenkins
KYSA12E111
Quality Inn and Suites Elizabethtown (formerly Comfort Inn)
2009 N Mulberry St, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Quality Inn and Suites Elizabethtown (formerly Comfort Inn)
2009 N Mulberry St, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
4.
Dinner Saturday Night 6:30 PM Trino’s
Trino's Italian
Restaurant
2414 Ring RoadElizabethtown, Ky 42701
info@trinositalian.com
Phone: 270.982.3333
5. Let's have some fun!!!!! After all it is a holiday weekend:)
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Friday's Game Comments and Saturday Game
I felt it was the best the girls every played (even if it was a tie game). Their spacing was great, passing was very good, they made great runs, VERY good defense on the ball, very good at building up from the back (good job defenders), won the middle, goalie had another shut out, won almost every 50/50 ball, and had MUCH better scoring opportunities than I've seen in a long time. Their switching fields, especially out of the back, was the best ever, and we did it numerous times. We worked hard past week Stepping to the ball, winning balls out of the air, and finishing. We did great with stepping to the ball, winning out of air--and actually, I was not disappointed in the finishing aspect. We were doing things to give greater opportunities to finish, such as slotting the ball in, winning the ball in the box, beating defenders one on one. All of those are part of finishing. Now, if that ball would just roll past the goalie and go into the net! :) Great game led to a 0-0 tie.
Lastly, about that game. That team was playing to WIN the league. I know some parents overheard them say that and asked me if that was the case. I just checked CUSL, and YES, if they won that game, they would have finished first. So, great job girls, you totally outplayed a top team in our division. And, this was the other coach's exact words to me after the game-- "great game Brian, and thanks for teaching my team how to play soccer"! THAT IS THE BEST COMPLIMENT YOU COULD ASK FOR!
About Saturday. A couple parents must have checked CUSL and saw that the game was canceled, because I have gotten a few emails asking "what's up for Saturday". As of right now, PLAN on still having a game. Gary and I were trying till the last minute to get the Thunder to keep the game. We found out today for sure that they can't play. But I purposely did NOT want to have anyone think that it was canceled, and change plans. These girls unfortunately only get 5 league games. If we join Buckeye this fall, they will play about 15 regular season games, and I hope that type of commitment is not to much.
I put an email out to three teams asking to play a game. I have not canceled with the refs, or the field. As of right now, absolutely plan on playing tomorrow at 6:30 as scheduled. I gave each of the teams coach's until 10:00am tomorrow to let me know if they can play (hopefully we can play the Cincy West Heat--the first place team since they were our toughest opponent). This would be VERY helpful in getting our girls ready for the State Cup (especially the Heat!). Parents, I also really want this game because we invited two girls to play with us. I want our team to SHOWCASE our best talent. Remember, these girls interested in our team are leaving a VERY good team, and if we can't show our talent, they may decide to stay on their current team... It also gives us, as a team, to see possible future teammates in action.
I will let you know by 10:00ish tomorrow if it is canceled. And the Thunder game will get rescheduled. Gary and I are working on that and will let you know as soon as we can. The other coach is being difficult, so sorry for not having a reschedule date for that game.
Thanks,
Brian
Lastly, about that game. That team was playing to WIN the league. I know some parents overheard them say that and asked me if that was the case. I just checked CUSL, and YES, if they won that game, they would have finished first. So, great job girls, you totally outplayed a top team in our division. And, this was the other coach's exact words to me after the game-- "great game Brian, and thanks for teaching my team how to play soccer"! THAT IS THE BEST COMPLIMENT YOU COULD ASK FOR!
About Saturday. A couple parents must have checked CUSL and saw that the game was canceled, because I have gotten a few emails asking "what's up for Saturday". As of right now, PLAN on still having a game. Gary and I were trying till the last minute to get the Thunder to keep the game. We found out today for sure that they can't play. But I purposely did NOT want to have anyone think that it was canceled, and change plans. These girls unfortunately only get 5 league games. If we join Buckeye this fall, they will play about 15 regular season games, and I hope that type of commitment is not to much.
I put an email out to three teams asking to play a game. I have not canceled with the refs, or the field. As of right now, absolutely plan on playing tomorrow at 6:30 as scheduled. I gave each of the teams coach's until 10:00am tomorrow to let me know if they can play (hopefully we can play the Cincy West Heat--the first place team since they were our toughest opponent). This would be VERY helpful in getting our girls ready for the State Cup (especially the Heat!). Parents, I also really want this game because we invited two girls to play with us. I want our team to SHOWCASE our best talent. Remember, these girls interested in our team are leaving a VERY good team, and if we can't show our talent, they may decide to stay on their current team... It also gives us, as a team, to see possible future teammates in action.
I will let you know by 10:00ish tomorrow if it is canceled. And the Thunder game will get rescheduled. Gary and I are working on that and will let you know as soon as we can. The other coach is being difficult, so sorry for not having a reschedule date for that game.
Thanks,
Brian
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